Dragon Racing severing ties with engine maker Lotus

10:51 AM,
May 7, 2012

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Dragon Racing is severing ties with Lotus, the engine manufacturer losing in and out of the Izod IndyCar Series.

The team owned by Jay Penske filed suit against Lotus in Los Angeles, citing breach of contract. The two-car team is expected to be with Chevrolet soon, perhaps by the time Indianapolis 500 practice opens Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Dragon's decision follows a recent release by Lotus of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and Bryan Herta Autosport. Lotus will be left with a pair of one-car teams -- HVM Racing and Fan Force United -- for the Indianapolis 500. ...